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Hawaiian Roll French Toast

Indulge in a delightful breakfast with this Hawaiian Roll French Toast, featuring soft, sweet rolls soaked in a custard mixture and cooked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large Hawaiian rolls, sliced in half
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature Use room-temperature eggs for smoother custard.
  • 1 cup whole milk Can be substituted with full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Divided for cooking.
  • Powdered sugar, for serving Optional, for dusting.
  • Fresh fruit, for serving (optional) Suggestions include mango, berries, or banana.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl until well combined and slightly frothy.
  2. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter until it sizzles.
  3. Dip each sliced Hawaiian roll half into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 15 seconds on each side until saturated.
Cooking
  1. Place the soaked rolls in the hot pan, cooking until golden brown on one side, about 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for another 3–4 minutes.
  2. Remove the French toast from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining rolls, adding more butter as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve warm topped with powdered sugar and fresh fruit, if desired.

Notes

For a street-food vibe, serve on a wooden board with extra napkins and a smile. Make sure not to over-soak the rolls to prevent sogginess.